Resume
Tricia Sauls
COMMUNICATIONS, DESIGN, AND STRATEGY LEADER
Communications, Design, and Strategy Leader with extensive expertise in digital marketing, member engagement, and event execution. Demonstrated success in driving organizational growth, leading digital transformation, and establishing strategic partnerships. Passionate about leveraging innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance member experiences.
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Problem Solving
- Innovative Design Solutions
- Board Relations
- Event Planning
- Event Execution
- Social Media Strategies
- Budget Management
- Financial Planning
- Member Engagement
- Volunteer Engagement
- Communications
- Legislative Monitoring
- Advocacy
- Staff Management
- Volunteer Management
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
Work Experience
JUL 2020 - JUN 2024
Executive Director
Automotive Service and Tire Alliance, Raleigh, NC
- Spearheaded organizational growth and member advocacy, managing a staff of 4, board of directors
contractors and volunteer team - Orchestrated annual 3-day training event for 1000+ attendees and 20+ networking events yearly
- Planned and executed 24 yearly member events, networking socials, training classes and board meetings across NC
- Developed and managed annual and individual event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization
- Led digital transformation initiatives, implementing CRM and event management software to streamline operations
- Established and maintained partnerships with educational institutions to support statewide apprenticeship programs
- Mentored staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance and professional growth
NOV 2015 - JUN 2020
Marketing Director
Automotive Service and Tire Alliance, Raleigh, NC
- Boosted event attendance by 925%, growing from 75 to 1000 attendees
- Expanded social media reach to 6.7K followers, analyzing engagement metrics for growth
- Directed rebranding efforts, aligning organizational image with strategic goals, boosting brand recognition by 50%
Dec 2011 - Nov 2015
Marketing and Communications Director
Unity of the Triangle, Raleigh, NC
- Implemented data-driven marketing strategies, doubling email open and click-through rates
- Optimized PPC advertising campaigns, improving ROI by up to 150%
- Spearheaded successful $1,000,000+ capital campaign, orchestrating all aspects from strategy to execution for new building funding
Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
Project Manager
ABT - Atlantic Business Technology, Raleigh, NC
- Successfully managed multiple client website projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery to clients
- Facilitated effective communication between clients, designers, and SEO specialists
1995 - 2007
Owner and Manager
Praxis Design Studios, Raleigh, NC
- Founded and grew a full-service design studio, managing a team of 8 professionals
- Directed projects for international and small businesses, from concept to completion
- Established the studio as a regional industry leader through effective SEO and branding strategies
Technical Skills
CRM & Event Management Software
- Cvent,
- Bizzabo
- Eventdex
- Glue Up
- Salesforce
- GrowthZone
- Eventbrite
- Regfox
General Admin
- Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Slack
Design & Publishing
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
InDesign, Illustrator) - Canva
- CapCut
- TikTok Studio
- IMovie
Web Content Management
- WordPress and Related Software
- SharePoint
- Google Sites
- Squarespace
Marketing Automation
- HubSpot
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Constant Contact
Social Media Management
- Meta
- Hootsuite
- Later
- Buffer
Email Editors
- Constant Contact
- Mail Chimp
Analytics & SEO
- Google Analytics
- Google AdWords
- SEMrush
AI Platforms
- Chat GPT
- Claude
- Midjourney
- Ideogram